Gorgeous scenic views from this relaxed and friendly B&B tucked in a tiny hamlet in the Dordogne near Bergerac

A modern, beautifully refurbished inn set in smart gardens, overlooking the village pond and surrounded by Hampshire hills for grand walks

Delightful little antique-filled cottage with large walled garden and an allotment near Versailles. Gardeners will be happy

A deliciously rural stone house with charmingly simple rustic-chic interiors and saline pool - an hour from Perugia

A delightful retreat perfectly placed for walking, cycling and visiting some of the region’s most popular sights

Come for an oasis of peace - no crowds in the National Park, just olive groves, mountain views and tranquil nature

A slice of rural heaven close to the Pembrokeshire coast - good rooms, hearty food, wonderful walks and beautiful beaches wait

An entire literary estate on the Brittany coast, with a trio of restored houses, fabulous gardens and a private path to the beach

One of England's oldest coaching inns, full of history and wonky floors, on a Surrey market town's high street

Set off on blissful walks, trek home to crumpets and tea. There’s no better place to escape the 21st century than rural Devon

An historic, moated manor house dating from the 16th-century, fully restored and with all mod cons, including an indoor heated pool

Remote barn in the middle of Northumberland National Park with views for miles, wonderful walking trails and clear starry skies

A medieval monastery, stunningly revived, in untouristy, car-free Pisciotta. Sip greco on the terrace; scramble through olives to the sea

This shuttered, stone maison in Gascony on the Santiago de Compostela pilgrims' route is a joy for families to spend time together

A smartly refurbished village pub with its own micro-brewery and a huge emphasis on cooking great food from a network of local suppliers

Pretty, thatched, perfectly round: a romantic village bolthole with retro touches. Grab flip-flops, leads and run the dogs on Pendower beach

On a quiet road leading to the sea, this sleepy village pub has been sensitively restored. Enjoy good food, sleep in comfy bedrooms

A small, rural cottage high in the wooded hills with long views, your own private pool, utter peace and quiet and a superb restaurant nearby